01Weather
Los Angeles weather in August
Afternoons in August average 26.3 °C (79 °F) and nights cool to 19.7 °C (67 °F). The month brings about 0 mm (0.0 in) of rain spread over roughly 0 days. Compared with July it is 1.1 °C warmer; September is 0.3 °C cooler again.
What the averages hide
| In a typical August | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Warm afternoons (90th percentile) | 29 °C / 85 °F | one day in ten is at least this warm |
| Cool afternoons (10th percentile) | 24 °C / 75 °F | one day in ten stays below this |
| Cold nights (10th percentile) | 18 °C / 64 °F | one night in ten is colder than this |
| Days above 30 °C (86 °F) | 2.6 | per month, average 2016–2025 |
| Nights at or below 0 °C (32 °F) | 0.0 | frost mornings per month |
| Chance of rain on any given day | 0 % | at least 1 mm |
| Hottest / coldest August day 2016–2025 | 33.9 °C / 15.6 °C | extremes in the ten-year record |
02Daylight
Sunrise, sunset and the length of the day
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 August | 06:04 | 19:54 | 13.8 h |
| 15 August | 06:14 | 19:40 | 13.4 h |
| 31 August | 06:25 | 19:20 | 12.9 h |
Daylight shrinks by about 54 minutes over the month. Times are local (America/Los_Angeles).
03Crowds
How busy Los Angeles is in August
very busy The main sights are very busy in August. What drives it:
- peak beach season
- hot inland
- Hollywood Bowl
04Public holidays
Public holidays in August 2027
No public holidays in United States fall in August, so shops and museums keep normal hours all month.
05Events
What's on in Los Angeles in August
Every year in August
| Event | When | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Nisei Week | August, Little Tokyo | festival |
07Packing
What to pack for Los Angeles in August
- light, breathable clothing
- sun hat and sunscreen
- refillable water bottle
- something for heat: 3 days a month pass 30 °C on average
08Editor's notes
What the numbers don't tell you
August is hot inland, above 33 °C in the valleys, and warm on the coast around 25 °C, the peak of summer travel, with Nisei Week in Little Tokyo and the beaches at their busiest. The ocean is at its warmest, around 20 °C. Fire season begins in the hills. Expect heavy traffic to the beaches at weekends. Rain does not fall.
The Sunset Strip and the Hollywood Bowl's summer concerts fill the evenings. Schools return in mid-August, so the final week is calmer at the theme parks. Hotel rates ease after the second week. Daylight shrinks from fourteen hours to thirteen. For the often hottest month with Santa Ana winds and the Emmys, see September.
09Compare
Los Angeles month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Sun h | Crowds | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19 °C | 10 °C | 1 | – | moderate | Excellent |
| February | 19 °C | 10 °C | 1 | – | moderate | Excellent |
| March | 19 °C | 12 °C | 1 | – | busy | Excellent |
| April | 21 °C | 14 °C | 1 | – | busy | Excellent |
| May | 21 °C | 15 °C | 0 | – | moderate | Excellent |
| June | 23 °C | 17 °C | 0 | – | busy | Excellent |
| July | 25 °C | 19 °C | 0 | – | very busy | Good |
| August | 26 °C | 20 °C | 0 | – | very busy | Good |
| September | 26 °C | 19 °C | 0 | – | busy | Excellent |
| October | 25 °C | 16 °C | 0 | – | busy | Excellent |
| November | 22 °C | 13 °C | 1 | – | moderate | Excellent |
| December | 20 °C | 11 °C | 2 | – | busy | Excellent |
Not sure about August? See the best time to visit Los Angeles.
10Elsewhere
August in nearby cities
| City | High | Rain days |
|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas in August | 40 °C | 1 |
| San Francisco in August | 23 °C | 0 |
| Vancouver in August | 24 °C | 4 |
| Cancún in August | 32 °C | – |
| Toronto in August | 27 °C | 6 |
| Orlando in August | 33 °C | 12 |
11FAQ
Los Angeles in August: your questions
Is August a good time to visit Los Angeles?
August is a good month to visit Los Angeles. Daytime highs average 26 °C (79 °F), rain falls on about 0 days, and hotel arrivals run above the yearly average, so the main sights are very busy.
What is the weather like in Los Angeles in August?
Expect warm days around 26 °C (79 °F) and nights near 20 °C (67 °F). One August in ten brings afternoons above 29 °C, and one in ten stays below 24 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Los Angeles in August?
August brings about 0 mm (0.0 in) of rain over roughly 0 days, which is dry by Los Angeles standards. On any given day the chance of at least 1 mm of rain is 0 percent.
What should I wear in Los Angeles in August?
Pack light, breathable clothing, sun hat and sunscreen, refillable water bottle.
Is Los Angeles crowded in August?
The main sights are very busy in August. Main drivers: peak beach season; hot inland; Hollywood Bowl.
What time does it get dark in Los Angeles in August?
Around the middle of August the sun sets at about 19:40 and rises at 06:14, giving 13.4 hours of daylight.